Comments on A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What NextTypePad2012-04-06T19:29:06ZMiami Heraldhttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/fiusports/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://miamiherald.typepad.com/fiusports/2012/04/record-26-65-in-three-seasons-14-36-in-the-sun-belt-the-sun-belt-record-stayed-flat-4-14-5-11-5-11-and-a-2-9-home/comments/atom.xml/tomjones commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016303eddcec970d2012-04-10T11:26:33Z2012-04-10T11:26:33Ztomjoneshe only had 2 years to make major changes (that usually take longer). How long will it take to build...<p>he only had 2 years to make major changes (that usually take longer). How long will it take to build a good program? YEARS if not decades.</p>
<p>Go Panthers!</p>JP1990FIU commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016303e37494970d2012-04-09T13:46:52Z2012-04-09T13:46:52ZJP1990FIUShould have had one last chance. What's the big deal? It's not like it would matter much. No coach will...<p>Should have had one last chance. What&#39;s the big deal? It&#39;s not like it would matter much. No coach will make a difference for next year anyway at this point. </p>chrisfiu commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e20168e9d110e9970c2012-04-08T20:36:04Z2012-04-08T20:36:04ZchrisfiuI'm fine with the decision to let IT go. I'm not big on college hoops, but the record speaks for...<p>I&#39;m fine with the decision to let IT go. I&#39;m not big on college hoops, but the record speaks for itself. Let&#39;s bring in a coach that can deliver. GO FIU!</p>FIUjoseph commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016303d8fbc4970d2012-04-08T15:14:49Z2012-04-08T15:14:49ZFIUjosephYou do care, AnonymousCane. Otherwise you wouldn't have clicked on the story or felt the need to comment. I'm glad...<p>You do care, AnonymousCane. Otherwise you wouldn&#39;t have clicked on the story or felt the need to comment. <br />
I&#39;m glad we are getting attention from the other side.</p>
<p>Pete Garcia must&#39;ve had good reason to do this. It would have been much easier to let Thomas continue for another two years and see what happens. It is suggested by Pete&#39;s actions that there must have been a big crack in the very foundation of Thomas&#39; team. I hope Pete was careful and prudent in making the decision. Otherwise, we could have lost a powerful, iconic, and talented person. </p> AnonymousCane commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016764cd447f970b2012-04-08T14:19:01Z2012-04-08T14:19:01Z AnonymousCaneWho Really Cares?<p>Who Really Cares?</p>Mary Coheres commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016303d3ecf2970d2012-04-08T03:14:41Z2012-04-08T03:14:41ZMary CoheresCarlos, Carlos, Carlos!!!!! My vote is for Carlos Arroyo to be the next FIU coach....<p>Carlos, Carlos, Carlos!!!!! My vote is for Carlos Arroyo to be the next FIU coach....</p>Mudhen commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e20168e9c4d86d970c2012-04-07T16:26:32Z2012-04-07T16:26:32ZMudhenCoaches can manufacture the occasional win, even when a starting guard is out or the overall talent level might not...<p>Coaches can manufacture the occasional win, even when a starting guard is out or the overall talent level might not be equal to the opponent&#39;s. I never saw that happen during IT&#39;s tenure (though I will admit I didn&#39;t see the George Mason game). Just very little cohesion on the court, and underperformance became the norm. The last coach who seemed to do much actual coaching at FIU was Bob Weltlich. And though he seemed to have about as much regard for NCAA rules as Attilla the Hun or Jerry Tarkanian, at least Shakey&#39;s teams were fun to watch. It has been ho-hum ville out there for nearly a decade. Why WOULD anyone be excited? </p>FIU Fan For Life commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016303cf38b0970d2012-04-07T16:19:35Z2012-04-07T16:19:35ZFIU Fan For LifeIT was STUNNED!!!! How arrogant! We're season-ticket holders and the only STUNNED people were the fans. We were stunned b/c...<p>IT was STUNNED!!!! How arrogant! We&#39;re season-ticket holders and the only STUNNED people were the fans. We were stunned b/c we could not believe that the FIU BBall coach was so apathetic about his job. HE DIDN&#39;T WANT TO BE HERE!!! The FIU job was a nuisance to him. His body language said it all. He didn&#39;t involve himself in the FIU community like the other coaches. He saw himself above it all, once again ARROGANCE!!!</p>
<p>Good riddance and don&#39;t let the door hit you on the way out! You&#39;re 26-65 and no signs of improvement and you&#39;re STUNNED! Unbelievable!!</p>
<p>I pick as a candidate, Tony Pujol who is an Assistant Coach @ Alabama and has S. Florida roots. Hell, he may be an alumnus of FIU. Any other possible candidates?</p>Banerga Sanchez commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016303cabfa2970d2012-04-07T05:43:04Z2012-04-07T05:43:04ZBanerga SanchezI wonder if they are going to bring in Shakey Rodriguez again.....<p>I wonder if they are going to bring in Shakey Rodriguez again.....</p>chiapanther commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e20168e9bf8ce0970c2012-04-07T03:44:47Z2012-04-07T03:44:47ZchiapantherHe had to go, I gave him a pass on year one because he had to bring all Jucco transfer...<p>He had to go, I gave him a pass on year one because he had to bring all Jucco transfer just to field a team....<br />
And then a pass on year two because his two best recruits Phil Taylor and Dominique Fergusson where not eligible untill December.<br />
But year three saw Eric Fedrickson depart and play great in a new home, Richaud Pack depart and play great also, all while seeing Taylor regress and Fergusson a once top 14 power forward prospect also regress, Joey DeLa Rosa be non-existent, etc...</p>
<p>He had to go!</p>Gooch7 commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016764bd77d0970b2012-04-07T01:01:58Z2012-04-07T01:01:58ZGooch7Side note: Did you guys see the "Question of the Day" in the sports section? How pathetic can the Herald...<p>Side note: Did you guys see the &quot;Question of the Day&quot; in the sports section? How pathetic can the Herald be with those two &quot;options&quot;.. You guys are such a disappointing newspaper.. No disrespect to what Neal does everyday..</p>
<p>A better question would be &quot;When will the Herald go broke&quot;?</p>
<p>GO FIU!</p>Gooch7 commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016764bd606c970b2012-04-07T00:58:00Z2012-04-07T00:58:00ZGooch7Honestly sad to see him go. I think his recruiting was getting better each year, and I do agree he...<p>Honestly sad to see him go. I think his recruiting was getting better each year, and I do agree he only had 2 years to make major changes (that usually take longer). </p>
<p>With that said I hope Pete does have someone in mind that will be able to recruit just as well, and be able to put the team to another level. </p>
<p>Question is How long will it take us to find a Great Head Coach?</p>
<p>Go Panthers!</p>Buc Nasty commented on 'A Stunned Thomas Thought He Had More Time, Doesn't Know What Next'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2016764bb709a970b2012-04-06T20:27:39Z2012-04-06T20:27:39ZBuc NastyCongratulations to FIU, they got all the publicity that comes with having Thomas as a head coach and they wisely...<p>Congratulations to FIU, they got all the publicity that comes with having Thomas as a head coach and they wisely fired him before he could bring shame to the university by letting loose his inner scumbaggery.</p>
<p>Enjoy your vacation DJN.</p>